Can breast exams be done during menstruation?
Generally, it is not recommended to check the breasts during menstruation, as the body's hormone secretion is relatively robust during this period, which may affect the accuracy of the test results. Breast examination is more accurate if conducted 3 to 7 days after menstruation. Timely breast examination is necessary when experiencing breast discomfort to prevent more severe diseases.
It is not recommended to check the breasts during menstruation for women, as estrogen levels in the body may increase slightly during this period, leading to some deviation in breast examination results. However, if there is obvious discomfort in the breasts, examination can still be performed. If it is a routine physical examination, it can be conducted 3 to 7 days after menstruation.
During menstruation, abdominal B-ultrasound, cardiac B-ultrasound, small organ B-ultrasound, and peripheral vascular B-ultrasound can be performed. However, vaginal B-ultrasound should be avoided during menstruation as the body's resistance is weak during this period, and it may lead to pelvic infection. Retrograde menstruation can also easily cause endometriosis. However, B-ultrasound can be performed during menstruation only when necessary for the diagnosis of certain diseases, such as adenomyosis and endometriosis, which may present with bleeding during menstruation. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis. Still, some gynecological diseases must be examined during vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding during sexual intercourse. Examination during bleeding is more conducive to identifying the source of bleeding, helping to determine whether it is due to vaginal wall injury or cervical polyp bleeding. Other gynecological diseases like cervical erosion bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding should also be examined during bleeding to facilitate early detection of malignant tumors.
